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American Society of Management Consulting (ASMC)

1. Purpose

The American Society of Management Consulting (ASMC) is committed to promoting professionalism, integrity, competence, and ethical conduct in management consulting, professional certification, training, leadership, and related advisory practice.

This Code of Ethics sets out the standards of conduct expected from all individuals and organizations associated with ASMC, including applicants, candidates, certified professionals, members, trainers, assessors, partners, and affiliated organizations.

2. Scope

This Code applies to all persons and entities who:

  • apply for ASMC certification or recognition

  • hold an ASMC credential, certification, membership, or designation

  • participate in ASMC programs, assessments, or professional activities

  • represent ASMC in any professional, training, assessment, or advisory capacity

  • act as ASMC partners, assessors, evaluators, trainers, reviewers, or institutional representatives

3. Core Ethical Principles

3.1 Integrity

Individuals and organizations associated with ASMC shall act honestly, fairly, and responsibly in all professional dealings. They shall avoid deception, fraud, misrepresentation, and any conduct that could damage public trust or the reputation of ASMC.

3.2 Professional Competence

ASMC-associated professionals shall perform their work only within the limits of their qualifications, expertise, and experience. They shall maintain and improve their knowledge and skills through continuous learning and professional development.

3.3 Objectivity

All decisions, assessments, recommendations, and professional judgments shall be made impartially and without bias, favoritism, discrimination, or improper influence.

3.4 Confidentiality

Confidential, personal, organizational, commercial, and assessment-related information obtained through professional practice or ASMC activities shall be protected and shall not be disclosed without proper authority, unless disclosure is required by law or ethical duty.

3.5 Respect and Professional Conduct

All persons covered by this Code shall treat clients, candidates, colleagues, organizations, and the public with dignity, fairness, courtesy, and respect. Harassment, intimidation, discrimination, abuse of authority, and unprofessional behavior are not acceptable.

3.6 Accountability

Professionals shall accept responsibility for their actions, decisions, advice, and conduct. They shall be prepared to justify their professional judgments and comply with ASMC standards, policies, and procedures.

4. Ethical Obligations

4.1 Compliance with Laws and Standards

ASMC-associated individuals and organizations shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and ASMC rules, policies, and requirements.

4.2 Truthful Representation

No person shall make false, misleading, exaggerated, or unverified claims regarding:

  • qualifications

  • experience

  • certifications

  • professional titles

  • affiliations

  • consulting outcomes

  • training achievements

  • ASMC approval or endorsement

Only valid and current ASMC credentials may be used, and they must be presented accurately and in accordance with ASMC policies.

4.3 Ethical Use of Credentials

ASMC credentials, certificates, badges, logos, titles, and designations shall be used only by authorized persons and only in the approved manner. Expired, suspended, revoked, or inapplicable credentials must not be used or displayed as valid.

4.4 Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest

Individuals shall avoid situations where personal, financial, organizational, or relational interests may improperly influence professional judgment or create unfair advantage. Any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest shall be disclosed promptly and appropriately.

4.5 Fair Assessment and Certification Practice

All candidates, assessors, trainers, reviewers, and decision-makers shall maintain fairness, confidentiality, impartiality, and integrity throughout the certification and assessment process. Cheating, plagiarism, impersonation, falsification of documents, leakage of assessment materials, or improper assistance is strictly prohibited.

4.6 Respect for Intellectual Property

All persons shall respect copyrights, trademarks, proprietary methods, teaching materials, assessment tools, research outputs, and other intellectual property rights belonging to ASMC or third parties.

4.7 Professional Responsibility to Clients and Stakeholders

Professionals shall act in the legitimate interests of clients and stakeholders while maintaining ethical independence, honesty, and professional standards. Advice and services shall be delivered responsibly and with due care.

4.8 Equality, Diversity, and Non-Discrimination

ASMC is committed to fair access and equal opportunity. Discrimination on the basis of race, nationality, gender, age, disability, religion, or any other protected status is inconsistent with this Code.

5. Specific Expectations for Certified Professionals

ASMC-certified individuals are expected to:

  • uphold the reputation and credibility of ASMC

  • maintain current knowledge and competence in their field

  • engage in continuing professional development

  • practice ethically and responsibly

  • provide accurate information during application, renewal, and verification processes

  • cooperate with ASMC in any review, audit, complaint, or ethics investigation

  • notify ASMC of any serious matter that may affect their professional standing or certification status

6. Specific Expectations for Assessors, Trainers, and Reviewers

Those involved in ASMC education, assessment, review, or certification decisions must:

  • act impartially and professionally

  • avoid favoritism or undue influence

  • protect the confidentiality of candidates and assessment materials

  • apply standards consistently and fairly

  • disclose conflicts of interest

  • avoid coaching, assessing, or deciding inappropriately where independence is compromised

7. Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is prohibited:

  • fraud or dishonesty

  • falsification of records, qualifications, or experience

  • plagiarism or unauthorized use of materials

  • cheating or facilitating cheating

  • misuse of ASMC credentials, logos, or status

  • harassment, discrimination, or abusive conduct

  • bribery, corruption, or improper inducement

  • breach of confidentiality

  • unethical marketing or misleading promotional claims

  • conduct that seriously damages the reputation of ASMC

8. Reporting Ethical Concerns

Any person who becomes aware of suspected misconduct, unethical behavior, fraud, or breach of this Code should report the matter to ASMC through the appropriate complaints, appeals, or ethics reporting process.

Reports should be made in good faith and supported by relevant information where possible. ASMC shall review reported matters fairly, impartially, and confidentially to the extent reasonably possible.

9. Investigation and Disciplinary Action

ASMC reserves the right to investigate any alleged breach of this Code. Where a breach is established, ASMC may take appropriate action, which may include:

  • warning or formal notice

  • requirement for corrective action

  • suspension of certification, membership, or privileges

  • withdrawal or revocation of certification or recognition

  • restriction on future participation in ASMC activities

  • referral to relevant authorities or institutions where appropriate

10. Duty to Cooperate

All applicants, candidates, certified persons, members, assessors, trainers, partners, and affiliated organizations are expected to cooperate fully and honestly with ASMC in relation to ethics reviews, investigations, audits, compliance checks, and disciplinary processes.

11. Acceptance of the Code

By applying for, accepting, renewing, or using any ASMC certification, designation, membership, badge, role, or affiliation, the individual or organization agrees to comply with this Code of Ethics and any related ASMC rules, policies, and procedures.

12. Review and Amendments

ASMC may review and update this Code of Ethics from time to time to reflect evolving professional standards, certification requirements, legal obligations, and organizational priorities.